Health authorities sound alarm over spike in mosquito-borne diseases

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reports that a total of 17,459 dengue cases have been recorded so far in 2025, with 5,018 cases
reported in April alone.Raising concerns about the situation, the Director of the NDCU, Specialist Dr
recorded in April alone
We have observed a significant increase in cases over the past few weeks
of it gradually spreading to other districts.In response to the escalating situation, the Director General of Health Services has declared
mosquito breeding sites, especially in government and private institutions, schools, construction sites, and religious places, at least once